White Balance/U/W photo-video light?

[Madvelazquez]

To Sealife Joe:

I received u/w photo-video light for christmas. I have yet to use it (will do so March 5th- off to Roatan), but I was able to play with the camera, strobe and light. The instructions to the video light says the camera should be set to "cloudy" on video and photo. I am able to change the white balance to "cloudy" when I am in video mode, but I am not able to change it while the camera is on "external flash either auto or manual". When I scroll to change the white balance, it is shaded out and therefore, it is not an option. I am under the impression this is the default and cannot be manipulated. Please confirm. Thanks for your help.

 

[SeaLife Joe]

You are 100% right! The default in External Flash Mode is "cloudy" so nothing to set there. remember to stay close when using the Photo Video Light in the 2-3 foot range would be best.

Looking forward to seeing some of you videos and pics when you return.

Joe

 

[Madvelazquez]

Thanks. Also, can you tell me which is the preferred setting for the video light? It is not clear to me on the instructions? Default is H. I changed to to G (to be able to use as a spot light when taking pictures and turn off when flash goes off) I will play around with the settings, but would like to hear your reccomendation. thanks again for your assitance.

A - Flash cancellation mode ON. 100% light power only
B - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 100% light power only
C - Flash cancellation mode ON. 3 light powers: 100% ➜ 50% ➜ 25% ➜
D - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 3 light powers: 100%➜50%➜25%➜
E - Flash cancellation mode ON. 3 light powers and 2 signals: 100% ➜
50% ➜ 25% ➜ Blinking ➜ SOS ➜
F - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 3 light powers and 2 signals: 100% ➜
50% ➜ 25% ➜ Blinking ➜ SOS ➜
G - Flash cancellation mode ON. 3 light powers 100% ➜ 50% ➜ 25% ➜ .
For 120% Power overdrive mode: push and hold mode button for 5 seconds
when powering on light for 2 minutes of 120% power
H - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 3 light powers 100% ➜ 50% ➜ 25% ➜ .
For 120% Power overdrive mode: push and hold mode button for 5 seconds
when powering on light for 2 minutes of 120% power

 

[SeaLife Joe]

The default setting is my preference. Reason is, that when I am shooting with a single strobe, SL961, and the Photo video Light, the light helps fill in and eliminate the shadows.

Joe

 

[Madvelazquez]

thanks